Doug Rippie Motorsports - Anyone have a H/C package on an F-body from them?
09-20-2005, 12:14 PM
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Doug Rippie Motorsports - Anyone have a H/C package on an F-body from them? I did a search and didn't find anyone with F-body work done by them. I know that they do more Vette work than F-body but they do tackle some F-bodies.
I'd like to find out what the final product is like (HP? Reliability?).
They charge ~$3500 for a H/C package that will result in ~400rwhp/390rwhp on a 224/226 camshaft (which is what I want).
Is $3500 reasonable compared to other tuners? I've never had this kind of work done before so I'm uncertain.
Thanks for the input.
I'd like to find out what the final product is like (HP? Reliability?).
They charge ~$3500 for a H/C package that will result in ~400rwhp/390rwhp on a 224/226 camshaft (which is what I want).
Is $3500 reasonable compared to other tuners? I've never had this kind of work done before so I'm uncertain.
Thanks for the input.
09-20-2005, 02:34 PM
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you can do 400+ with a 224/224 and a set of stg 2 heads. lots of ppl have done it in an m6 car.
I would say this can be done for abound 3k minus install and tuning.
heads 1700
cam 350
springs 200
pushrods 100
oilpump 150
total 2500 plus some random stuff here and there.
I would say this can be done for abound 3k minus install and tuning.
heads 1700
cam 350
springs 200
pushrods 100
oilpump 150
total 2500 plus some random stuff here and there.
09-20-2005, 03:54 PM
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re: the 400/390 #'s I posted, keep in mind I don't have an LS6 intake so I'll expect my numbers to be somewhat lower than what others with the LS6 have seen. Of course, I'm giving strong consideration to picking up an LS6 as part of this project too.
My car is a 6 spd, tho, so that helps.
Good to hear that the $3500 is a fair deal. And yes, it does include install/tuning too.
My car is a 6 spd, tho, so that helps.
Good to hear that the $3500 is a fair deal. And yes, it does include install/tuning too.
09-21-2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by No Juice
TPIS will set you up and they are local as well
Last I heard DRM was going under
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09-21-2005, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by flyin ryan
There are better tuners out there than DRM.
Look around
Look around
There is a local f-body(A4) with his h/c running mid 11's.
09-21-2005, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DrkPhx
Based on what? I know some local F-bodies that had DRM tune their stuff with decent results. In fact, I might have him tune my LS2 402 Stroker when I finish it.
There is a local f-body(A4) with his h/c running mid 11's.
There is a local f-body(A4) with his h/c running mid 11's.
I'm not into bashing so I will not get into that game, but I can tell you he did not get everything he paid for and he went through hell trying to get an adjustment from the owner and wound up taking his car to another shop to get it to run correctly.
I hope things have changed since then, I'm just letting on what happened with him.
Good luck with what ever choice you make I hope you are happy with the outcome
09-21-2005, 06:03 PM
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I just got quoted around $2000 for a stage 2.5 heads and Torquer 2 cam package from Texas Speed and Performance (TSP) which I'm betting will do a lot better than 400rwhp considering the goals I stated for him. SPend $1000 in headers and exhaust, then $500 in tools/etc to install it all yourself and you'll be much happier. I didn't get an installed quote on that package, but give them (and our other sponsers) a call.
